I've been a big fan of paper art since middle school origami and those folding star things. I know you remember what those are. You probably still have a jar hiding in your closet. I recently bought a few pads of papers after seeing them at a local shopping mall just for the fun of it. Paper art is a delicate process. You need to have time and patience to create these stunning intricate pieces. This art has its roots in Japan and
Miso(Stanislava Pinchuk) has given recognition to this in its exhibition series entitled "Tokyo From Memory." If you live near or are visiting Australia soon, the exhibit will be opened June 28-July 21 2012 at the
Hugo Michell Gallery. Until then, check out these incredible photos.
This hand crafted garland piece is incredibly stunning. The intricate details of the leaves are just mind blowing. It's hard for me to cut out smaller shapes and tiny fine details. I always find a way to crinkle or pull the paper apart. I also like the fact that these pieces are created using only white as a primary color. It allows the pieces to speak for themselves without the distractions of colors and patterns. They create a sense of purity and peace that portrays a strong message tracing back to Japan's roots.
I don't know about you but I already find it difficult to cut lines of any kind, straight or curved. Imagine cutting out curves and negative spaces of minute detail. Can you picture how one would even start pieces like these? How much time and energy spent on cutting a single line? How about the whole piece? Miso has taken this art to a new level with a spectacular combination of composition, line thickness (which creates depth), and color choice.
This falling fox silhouette cutout is not the most intricate piece but it is still absolutely beautiful. The bold choice to leave most of this piece solid and uncut was a wise choice. It shows a distinct look that breaks up a monotonous pattern. It gives the viewers a chance to see something different, keep them interested with the varying amount of positive versus negative space. This establishes a dynamic effect that pulls enthusiasm and excitement into the whole series. Paper art is more than just cutting paper. It involves a combination of time, effort, patience, a steady hands, and a creative mind. Without these the pieces would fall flat. Speaking of flatness, these complex pieces are no doubt flat in dimension, yet the varying weight of the lines creates dynamism and creates a depth within the pieces. Check out more work from Miso
here.
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